Origin
Longview, TX
Late night in Longview on Saturday
Local time
5:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
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Trip from Longview, TX to Garland, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 49m
Distance
89.1 mi
143 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 42m
★
6 AM
1h 50m
8 AM
2h 6m
10 AM
1h 55m
12 PM
1h 54m
3 PM
1h 56m
5 PM
2h 5m
8 PM
1h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Longview, TX
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Trip Overview
This 89.1-mile drive from Longview, TX to Garland, TX is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 49 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. You'll be spending about 46% of your time on highways, with a projected fuel cost of around $13. The route stays within the Great Plains region, so expect a consistent landscape. With no recommended stops, you have the flexibility to depart whenever it suits you best. This journey is a practical choice for a quick transition between these Texas cities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44.5 miles from Longview, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
About the Cities
Starting in Longview, TX
Full guide →Longview is a city in the Piney Woods region of Texas. At one time a major headquarters of the vast East Texas Oil Field, petroleum remains a large part of the city's economy. Founded in 1871, the city earned its name when surveyors for the Southern Pacific Railroad noted what a "long view" they could see from a hill near the center of the new town. Longview is now home to more than 75,000 residents and has grown to be an important center of commerce and industry for the Piney Woods region of Texas.
Arriving in Garland, TX
Full guide →Garland is a city in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex area in the State of Texas. Mike Judge, the creator of Beavis and Butthead and King of the Hill, used to live in Garland, as well as some other small towns around Texas. So, yeah. Don't be shocked if you take a wrong turn through a downscale neighborhood and see someone barbecuing hot dogs using one of those things that turns your truck's air filter into a grill. On the other hand, Garland's north side is a palacial monument to suburban living in all its McMansioned, strip malling, Starbucks-sipping glory. Garland is basically an unprepossessing, pleasant place. While it's hard to get too excited about much that happens in Garland, it is just so darned pleasant.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 49m. Total distance: 89.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive offers a mixed experience, with a significant portion on major roadways like I-30, but also includes stretches on local roads such as South Wood Street and Gilmer Road. Approximately 46% of this journey involves highway driving, which allows for steady progress. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 26.4 miles on South Wood Street, providing a solid period of consistent travel. As you progress, the character of the drive shifts between faster highway sections and more local road segments.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Wood Street is the longest continuous segment at about 26.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near TX 300 / Gilmer Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 49m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (TX 300 / Gilmer Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 20.4 miles (US 271; TX 155 / South Wood Street): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
TX 300 / Gilmer Road
Turn right onto TX 300 / Gilmer Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
20.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
3
20.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
US 271; TX 155 / South Wood Street
Merge onto US 271; TX 155 / South Wood Street
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
52.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
Burton Road
Turn right onto Burton Road
Navigation decision point
5
70.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Take the exit toward US 259: De Kalb, Daingerfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 259: De Kalb, Daingerfield
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Longview, TX to Garland, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Daingerfield along the way.
Daingerfield
70.2 mi in
|
~1h 19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Wood Street | 26.4 mi | 30m |
| Gilmer Road | 18.6 mi | 21m |
| I 30 | 17.1 mi | 17m |
| US Highway 259 North | 16.5 mi | 24m |
| Bill Ratliff Freeway | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| FM 1701 | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| West Marshall Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| West Ferguson Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Wood Street
— 26.4 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Longview, TX and Garland, TX.
1
Start on US 80
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Marshall Avenue
2
Turn right onto TX 300
19 mi
·
21 min
·
Gilmer Road
Use the right lane.
3
Take the exit
418 ft
·
13 sec
4
Merge onto US 271; TX 155
26 mi
·
30 min
·
South Wood Street
5
Continue on US 271
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Bill Ratliff Freeway
6
Continue on US 271
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
West Ferguson Road
7
Turn right onto Burton Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Burton Road
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
9
Merge onto I 30
17 mi
·
17 min
·
I 30
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward US 259: De Kalb, Daingerfield
11
Turn left onto US 259
17 mi
·
24 min
·
US Highway 259 North
12
Turn left onto FM 1701
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
FM 1701
13
Arrive at destination
FM 1701
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 1 hour and 49 minutes, this route offers great flexibility for departure. You can leave Longview in the morning and arrive in Garland with plenty of daylight to spare. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $13, and plan your fill-up accordingly before you depart or en route. A practical tip for this specific drive is to be aware of the transition points between local roads like Gilmer Road and the interstate, as these can sometimes involve slower traffic or more complex intersections.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 44.5 miles from Longview, TX, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 20 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.5 miles or 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Garland, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Longview, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Longview, TX
This is one driving day of about 89.1 miles and 1h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Longview, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on South Wood Street for about 26.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.5 mi from Longview, TX · 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 44.5 miles from Longview, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Garland, TX
The final approach into Garland, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.26 one way
$26.51 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $14.92 | $29.83 |
| premium | $4.59 | $16.10 | $32.21 |
| diesel | $3.99 | $14.01 | $28.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.7 | 0 | $9.36 | $4.28 |
| Efficient EV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.80 | $3.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.6 | 0 | $12.47 | $5.70 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Garland, TX
Late night in Garland on Saturday
Local time
5:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
17 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 49m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Longview, TX to Garland, TX covers 89.1 miles and takes about 1h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Wood Street, Gilmer Road, I 30. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.5 miles from Longview, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.26 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 49m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (TX 300 / Gilmer Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 20.4 miles (US 271; TX 155 / South Wood Street): Merge point - match speed before joining.
On the drive from Longview, TX to Garland, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Daingerfield along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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